Food and drink
Pilsner Urquell Brewery
Plzen, Czechia
The brewery that first produced pilsner lager, with a tour and a tasting.
Square · Czechia · West Bohemia
Republic Square Plzen
The central square with a Renaissance town hall and a huge Gothic church spire.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Republic Square Plzen matters
The square is the heart of the city, framed by colourful buildings and the Church of St Bartholomew. The church tower is among the tallest in the country and you can climb it for a view.
Talking points
- The church spire is one of the tallest in the country.
- A plague column and fountains sit on the square.
- Cafes and pubs line the sides.
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More in Plzen
Historic site
Plzen Historic Underground
Plzen, Czechia
A guided tour through old cellars and tunnels under the historic centre.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.